As women age, they can lose breast volume while others may develop loose skin on their chest. Some women will have both changes with deflated, sagging breasts. If you want to improve breast volume while also eliminating excess skin, board-certified surgeon Dr. Tsion Berhane can perform a breast augmentation plus a lift (mastopexy). This combination of breast surgeries at Jubilee Cosmetic Surgery in Silver Spring, Chevy Chase, Bethesda, and North Bethesda starts by removing fat from unwanted areas and adding it to the breasts to achieve your desired size.
Breast augmentation with a lift improves multiple concerns, including position, size, and shape, to give you perkier, more youthful-looking breasts. Schedule an appointment with Dr. Berhane to go over your unique goals and needs so she can help you decide if a combination breast surgery with both augmentation and a lift best fits you.
There are many factors that may have you looking into breast surgery combining a lift with augmentation. It is an ideal choice if you desire to dramatically transform your breasts and improve your skin elasticity. You may have developed breast sagging due to natural aging, pregnancy, or significant weight loss, thus you want to increase the fullness of your breasts — this is all achieved with an augmentation and lift. Dr. Berhane can usually determine whether a breast lift alone can get your desired results, or if both a lift and fat transfer are better to reach your goals.
Breast augmentation with a lift is commonly done as an outpatient procedure where local anesthesia and mild sedation will be administered. In most cases, the lift portion of the surgery is done first. Any excess skin is eliminated and the soft tissue is tightened. Dr. Berhane will go over the options available for fat transfer before your surgery to discuss the desired change of size and shape of your breasts. In certain cases, the nipple-areola complex will need to be moved to better match your new breast shape and size.
Breast surgery recovery time will vary by patient, but you should be strong enough to return to your normal activities within about seven days. However, you should abstain from exercise and strenuous activities for at least 2 – 6 weeks. There may also be some swelling following your surgery that can last for three weeks. Your breasts will begin to settle into their final position after several months, at which point, you will be able to enjoy your results.
Attain the appearance you dream about by scheduling a breast augmentation and lift at Jubilee Cosmetic Surgery. Dr. Berhane will help you develop a unique plan for treatment that addresses your needs and cosmetic goals so you can see natural-looking results. By improving the position, size, shape, and skin of your breasts, your combination of breast surgeries can give you a younger appearance. Call for your consultation with Dr. Berhane in Silver Spring, Chevy Chase, Bethesda, and North Bethesda to learn more about your breast surgery options.
The cost of a breast augmentation with a lift will be determined by many factors. During your in-depth consultation, Dr. Berhane will create a personalized surgical plan with cost estimates. Jubilee Cosmetic Surgery takes a number of payment forms, and we can help you find low-interest financing.
The benefit of a breast augmentation with a lift is that it increases the volume of your breasts while also correcting sag by removing excess skin. The lift portion of your surgery will also adjust your natural breast tissue so your results are perky. This is crucial because adding volume to breasts with even mild sagging can lead to a negative outcome if a breast lift is not performed to address the sag. If moderate to severe sagging is present, a lift should be done first and then a fat transfer can be performed. During your initial consultation, Dr. Berhane will perform a physical exam of your breasts. Based on your needs and desires, Dr. Berhane can offer suggestions on whether you need a fat transfer, lift, or both.
Incisions patterns for breast surgery have come a long way in recent years with new techniques being performed that help minimize scarring. The actual incision type that is best for your surgery will be chosen based on the severity of sag, as well as the desired increase in size and shape. To correct moderate to severe breast sag, an anchor-shaped incision pattern is usually best. When forming your surgical plan, we will explain incision options and which is best for your needs. Regardless of the pattern chosen, Dr. Berhane makes careful incisions for natural-looking results.
If you don’t have massive weight changes or get pregnant, your results from a breast augmentation with a lift can last for a long time. It’s important to know that while a breast lift with augmentation will offer amazing results, natural aging still occurs. Eventually, you may begin to see loose skin and sagging again, which can be corrected with a second surgery.
Dr. Berhane performs breast augmentation with a lift so that all incisions are as small and thin as possible. She does her best to make incisions in areas that are less visible, such as in the breast folds or along the border of the areola. If you properly care for them, the scars from your breast augmentation with a lift will eventually fade so they blend with your natural skin. Dr. Berhane or a member of her team will discuss scar care instructions you need to follow after your procedure to help your scars heal smoothly.
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